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The Washington Commanders held their second practice of a shortened week as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Christmas day. Marcus Mariota wasn’t at practice after getting stitches in his hand, and he’s also dealing with a quad injury from Saturday’s game against the Eagles. The Commanders claimed Jeff Driskel off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad yesterday, and he’ll likely be Josh Johnson’s backup against the Cowboys. Jayden Daniels continues to be a limited participant in practice after getting shut down when after he reaggravated his elbow dislocation.

Washington placed DT Eddie Goldman, G Sam Cosmi (concussion),...

Washington Commanders offensive coordinator Kliff Kingbury talked to reporters before Tuesday’s practice started. The team is on a short week, coming off a game on Saturday against the Philadelphia Eagles, and preparing to host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Christmas day. They are likely to be down to their third-string QB with Marcus Mariota getting stitches in his hand, and dealing with a quad injury.

The team signed Jeff Driskel off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad yesterday. He was Washington’s QB3 last season, and will likely be active, along with current QB3 Josh Johnson, over Sam Hartman who is on...

It’s been a while since we’ve done a mock draft roundup, but with two weeks to go in the season, we’re back for another round. The Washington Commanders’ season has been a disaster and they currently sit at 4-11, and are projected to get the No. 7 overall pick in next year’s draft. There will obviously be a lot of changes again next year with 33 pending free agents, a lot of cap space, and 6 draft picks. Injuries have been a major problem this year, and they will need a big infusion of youth and talent next season.

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Tress Way has been very good this season, and he’s earned his third Pro Bowl nod. He was named the starting punter for the NFC in this year’s Pro Bowl Games. The event will be held in San Francisco the week before the Super Bowl. Way was the only Washington Commanders player named as a starter in the Pro Bowl this year. The team has had a disastrous season, but Way has once again take the title of MVP.

The Commanders also had two alternates named to the Pro Bowl. Rookie WR/PR Jaylin Lane had two punt return TDs this...

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If Marcus Mariota can’t go, Commanders could turn to Josh Johnson. Or Jeff Driskel.

Commanders’ QB situation is muddled ahead of Thursday’s game. Also, no players are expected to be suspended for the brawl during Saturday’s game.

[T]he Commanders (4-11) again find themselves preparing for a game with public uncertainty about who will be under center. Coach Dan Quinn said Mariota is day-to-day after receiving stitches to his throwing hand; the team probably will not announce whether he will be able to play until Wednesday.

If Mariota can’t go against the...

We’ve got one game left for Week 16 of the 2025/’26 NFL season. This week’s Monday Night Football features the San Francisco 49ers visiting the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers are 10-4, but in third place in a hyper-competitive NFC West. They have three games to move up the rankings. Phillip Rivers came out of retirement last week, and didn’t get killed on the field! He’s up to start again today, and this week might not go as smoothly.

Who: San Francisco 49ers (10-4) at Indianapolis Colts (8-6)

Where: Lucas Oil Stadium | Indianapolis, IN

When: December 22, 2025, 8:15 p.m....

The Washington Commanders made a few roster moves earlier this morning, and have reportedly made four more this afternoon. Adam Schefter reports they have claimed veteran nose tackle Shy Tuttle off waivers from the Tennessee Titans. He was released two days, and will now join a defensive line that has dealt with a lot of injuries this season. Eddie Goldman missed last week due to a concussion, and he didn’t practice today and has been placed on IR. Daron Payne is also listed with a back injury, but is likely to suit up on Christmas day vs the Cowboys.

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The Washington Commanders held their first practice of a shortened week as they prepare to host the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday, Christmas day. The team made a pair of roster moves to deal with injuries earlier today. Marcus Mariota had stitches in his hand, and is also dealing with a quad injury from Saturday’s game against the Eagles. The Commanders claimed Jeff Driskel off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad, bringing him back to the team he was QB3 for last season. Mariota is day-to-day and has swelling in his hand so Josh Johnson will get the majority of the snaps...

Dan Quinn spoke to the media before today’s practice. The team announced they were signing QB Jeff Driskel off the Arizona Cardinals practice squad due to Marcus Mariota’s hand and quad injuries. He didn’t give an update on Mariota’s potential availability for the Cowboys game on Christmas day(Thursday). Josh Johnson will get the majority of snaps this week, but Quinn said Driskel is familiar with the system for his time as QB3 last season.

Sam Cosmi suffered a concussion near the end of the Eagles game on Saturday, and has been placed on IR, ending his season. Quinn said that...

The Washington Commanders are reportedly signing QB Jeff Driskel from the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. Marcus Mariota is day-to-day with hand and quad injuries, and Jayden Daniels has been shut down for the season. Josh Johnson is the only other QB on the 53-man roster, and Sam Hartman is available on the practice squad.

Dan Quinn said yesterday that the team could look to sign another QB, and Driskel was the most logical choice. He was the team’s third-string QB last season, but wasn’t re-signed. He played one snap for Washington during the regular season, and was on the...

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Can the Commanders evaluate for next year? Not if everyone’s injured.

Washington has two games left. Just getting through them would be a success at this point.

[T]he coaching staff and front office believe the final stretch holds value as they evaluate the roster for 2026. For them to do so, however, they need players to be available. As has been the case for most of the season, that has been an issue.

The hits kept coming against the Eagles. Wide receiver Jaylin Lane was knocked out of the game in...